South Kashmir, known as the den of terrorism for years, had about 140-150 terrorists operating over the last five years but there are only 74 left in the list maintained by security forces.
The immediate effect of the Ukraine conflict would be the delay in delivery of ongoing projects by Russia. But the long-term impact would be the lessons China draws here.
Russia wants to avoid fighting in built-up areas and install a pro-Moscow regime through psychological pressure, according to the Indian defence establishment and top retired officers.
Pakistan Army bringing in private firms to strengthen positions to withstand Indian artillery fire. Indian Army, too, is adding latest weaponry, surveillance systems.
Russia has 30,122 armoured vehicles to Ukraine’s 12,303, and 605 warships to Ukraine’s 38, as well as nuclear weapons — which Kyiv gave up — and hypersonic missiles.
Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari also underlined that China physically moving a disabled satellite into the 'graveyard orbit' is a new threat in the race to weaponise space.
In interview, Lt Gen. Pandey says it is important to identify correct disease and malaise for sustainable peace and stability in Kashmir, and not end up just treating the symptom.
This is the first time the Army has released photographs of a top officer visiting the Galwan Valley, which had witnessed a deadly clash between Indian and Chinese troops in June 2020.
In 2021, the government allowed telcos to convert interest on deferred spectrum payments and AGR dues into equity. This made it the single largest stakeholder in Vodafone Idea.
New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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